There are 3 ways to get from Cardiff Central Station to Reading by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Cardiff Central Station to Reading by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cardiff Central Station to Reading is to bus which costs £15 - £24 and takes 3h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Cardiff Central Station to Reading is to train which takes 1h 24m and costs £45 - £95.
No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff Central Station to Reading. However, there are services departing from Cardiff North Road and arriving at Bridge Street via Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 23m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Reading. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 24m.
The distance between Cardiff Central Station and Reading is 109 miles. The road distance is 109.4 miles.
The best way to get from Cardiff Central Station to Reading without a car is to train which takes 1h 24m and costs £45 - £95.
The train from Cardiff Central to Reading takes 1h 24m including transfers and departs hourly.
Cardiff Central Station to Reading bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Cardiff North Road station.
Cardiff Central Station to Reading train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
The best way to get from Cardiff Central Station to Reading is to train which takes 1h 24m and costs £45 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £15 - £24 and takes 3h 23m.
What companies run services between Cardiff Central Station, Wales and Reading, England?
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Cardiff Central to Reading hourly. Tickets cost £45–95 and the journey takes 1h 24m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Cardiff North Road to Reading once daily. Tickets cost £13–22 and the journey takes 2h 45m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Cardiff Central to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–95
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Cardiff North Road to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £13–22
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Want to know more about Flixbus?
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Cardiff Central Station to Reading bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Reading station.
Cardiff Central Station to Reading train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Reading station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff Central Station to Reading is 109 miles. It takes approximately 2h to drive from Cardiff Central Station to Reading.
Book your Cardiff Central Station to Reading train tickets online with Omio.
There are 1488+ hotels available in Reading.